Strawberry Drink

Name: Strawberry Drink
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 10 min
Yield: 8 servings
Ingredients: 3 cups water; 5 cups sliced fresh strawberries; 3/4 to 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup lemon juice; 2 teaspoons grated lemon zest; 1 cup ginger ale; Crushed ice; Additional strawberries, optional

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 10 min.

Yield 8 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Refreshing and bubbly, this strawberry drink makes a nicely fruity, lightly fizzy mocktail.

Ingredients

3 cups water
5 cups sliced fresh strawberries
3/4 to 1 cup sugar
1/4 cup lemon juice
2 teaspoons grated lemon zest
1 cup ginger ale
Crushed ice
Additional strawberries, optional

Directions

In a blender, process the water, sliced strawberries, sugar, and lemon juice and zest in batches until smooth. Strain the berry seeds if desired. Pour mixture into a pitcher; stir in the ginger ale. Serve in chilled glasses over ice. If desired, garnish with strawberries.

Nutrition Facts

1 cup: 116 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 3mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (26g sugars, 2g fiber), 1g protein.

During the dog days of summer, my family looks for a cold, thirst-quenching drink. I like this strawberry cooler because it's sparkling, refreshing and fast and easy to make.

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